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California Governor Newsom’s lockdown of the state having no effect in stopping spread of COVID-19
On December 4, a bipartisan group of California legislators sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter urging him to reconsider his order closing outdoor playgrounds as part of his regional stay-at-home order. “While we must appropriately consider best practices to reduce… Read More ›
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Trump’s U.S. Treasury proposes more regulation to lessen privacy of Americans
Yesterday, December 17, 2020, the U.S. Treasury has proposed a rule which would require more intense identification of those transacting in digital coins such as Bitcoin with U.S. financial institutions. Today, tracing Bitcoin transactions is much easier than cash transactions,… Read More ›
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Michigan man wins $25,000 lawsuit against parents for throwing away his porn collection
U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney has ruled that David Werking may recover at least $25,000 and potentially up to $75,000 (treble damages) from his parents, who threw away his property. Werking’s parents threw away 12 boxes of pornography and sex… Read More ›
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U.S. teen sent to jail for four months in Cayman Islands for not following quarantine orders
Skylar Mack (18), who is a medical student at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, has been sent to jail for four months after removing a bluetooth enabled iMsafe wristband. The wristband is required to make sure visitors quarantine themselves after… Read More ›
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Boca Raton Resort & Club to lay off almost 1,000 as a result of COVID-19
The Boca Raton Resort & Club, which opened in 1926 as a 100-room Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, will lay off 995 employees on February 6, 2021 because of tourism losses and government actions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Michael Dell purchased the Resort and Club via his MSD Partners. The resort now includes 365 acres, three hotels, a marina, convention center, and now sports over 1,000 rooms.
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Justin Amash introduces bill to end civil asset forfeiture
the only Libertarian Party member of Congress, Rep. Justin Amash introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act to repeal civil asset forfeiture nationwide under the 14th Amendment. Federal, state, and local law enforcement use civil asset forfeiture to take billions of dollars in cash and property from private citizens each year without convicting the owners of any crime.
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Bitcoin continues to soar, naysayers sit by in wonder and wait for it to crash
As of this writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $22,852.20, though an hour from now it could be trading at $18,000 or $28,000. To say BTC is volatile is an understatement. It is wildly so. This is how it has… Read More ›
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My top 5 stock picks for 2021
Originally posted on Karl Dickey:
If you wanted to add another, go with Alphabet (GOOGL) Class A I will post the 2021 Portfolio’s prices on January 1, 2021, and then update six months later, then again on 12/31/2021. Let’s see… -
Poll finds majority of college students feel rioting and looting is justified
More rioting and looting broke out in American cities this week. This time, it was Philadelphia consumed by violence after a police shooting. According to ABC News, at least 30 police officers have been injured in the violent unrest, while… Read More ›
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Government health insurance subsidy marketplace website opens today, sign up through Dec. 15
Today, November 1, 2020, those seeking a government subsidy to help pay for their health insurance premiums will sign up for coverage to start coverage on January 1, 2020. You can go to healthcare.gov now to view health insurance plans and see… Read More ›